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begin this article with a word of profound thanks to Al- mighty God for the healing I Ihave been experiencing since my surgery in June. My family and I are most grateful to all of you who offered prayerful, loving and moral support to us. In a pastoral letter to the cler- gy and people of York-Simcoe, I wrote that my recent illness was a life-altering experience for me. When we face such challenges in our lives, we tend to view life in a very different light than before. I am learning to pay very close attention to the signs and FIRST LIGHT signals that I receive from my Youth at St. Joseph of Nazareth, Bramalea, practice lighting the Advent wreath. A candle will be lit each week during Advent, followed by the lighting of the middle body. I encourage others to do candle on Christmas Eve. Advent starts on Dec. 1. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON the same. Paul reminds us that our bodies are “temples of the Lord.” Christ. “For God so loved the work, and by being Christ-like. Sometimes we receive gifts world that he gave his only Son, God has come among us in from family, friends, neighbours so that everyone who believes order that we might have life THE BISHOP’S LEVEE 2020 and even strangers. Those gifts in him may not perish but may in all its fullness. He chose to at the Cathedral Church of St. James may vary in quantity and quality, have eternal life” (John 3:16). come among us, our Emmanuel, but they are given, in most cases, This gift of salvation comes to all to share in our humanity. God with a degree of care and gen- of us out of unconditional love, has come among us in Christ, in erosity. It is important how we not for a few, but for the world, order to reconcile the world to receive such gifts, which often for all who would receive it. In himself. God has come among us are given selflessly and with a John’s gospel we also read, “but in Christ, in order that we may genuine desire to be thoughtful to all who received him, he gave become reconciled to each other. and kind. We are reminded of power to become the children of Christ dwells among us to share the “widow’s mite” in the gospel God… born of the will of God” in our joys and our sorrows, our story, in which she gave of her (John 1:12 ff). ups and downs in life, and that Please join Bishop and the College of all, and although a small gift, God’s will is that we receive we may know that we are all to offer best wishes and prayers for the New Year. it was sacrificial and out of the the gift of salvation in the person loved by God. little that she had. The giving of of Jesus Christ, the Way, the Every day is a God-given January 1, 2020 everything, the sacrifice made, is Truth and the Life. In receiving opportunity to be reconciled Said Eucharist at 12:30 p.m. probably of more value than the Christ and following in His Way, with God and each other. It is an giving of much out of abundance. His Truth and His Life, we are opportunity to tell loved ones, Receiving Line and Reception from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. We may thank the giver by given power to love uncondition- friends, co-workers and the with the ringing of the Bells of Old York words, cards, emails, letters or a ally as he loves, to forgive as he many with whom we share our Festive Music at 3:00 p.m. telephone call. It really is just as forgives, and to be compassion- lives, that they are loved, appre- important what we do with the ate as he is compassionate. ciated and valued by us. Let us Choral Evensong at 3:30 p.m. gift, the value we attach to it and We may claim and own this not regret missing the chance to with presentations of The Order of the Diocese of Toronto the appreciation we have for the wonderful gift of salvation in the share with those whom God has generosity of the giver. name of Jesus Christ by living placed in our lives, our heartfelt King & Church Streets, Toronto At this time in our Christian that salvation daily in our lives, thanks and gratitude for all they All are welcome. liturgical calendar, we celebrate work and witness, daily loving are and have shared, and all that the greatest of all gifts: the gift of others for their sake, going the they mean to us. Nursery care provided. salvation in the person of Jesus extra mile to make something Continued on Page 4 2020 ACTS OF RESISTANCE & HOPE – SEE PAGE 5 2 TheAnglican NEWS December 2019 Black Anglicans form new group Organization focuses on advocacy and networking

BY WILLIAM MCCULLOUGH cans Coordinating Committee is the annual February celebration A new organization, Black An- of Black heritage, now in its 25th glicans of Canada (Bl.A.C.), has year. The Black heritage service been formed following two years gathers Anglicans and members of contemplation, collaboration of other communities to St. Paul, and prayer to encourage a focus Bloor Street during Black History on the needs and the vocational Month to learn, reflect and, most and spiritual direction of Black importantly, worshipfully celebrate Anglicans. our rich history. Youth leaders gather for a photo at the youth leaders summit. Members of the Black community In 2017, Black clergy and lay lead- in the Diocese of Toronto have ers in the Diocese of Toronto came been attending Anglican churches together to respond to needs in the and participating in their work Caribbean following hurricanes Youth leaders gather to share ideas and witness for generations. Since and tropical storms that devastated the first Black member entered many communities. The group the doors of an Anglican Church organized a service and raised YOUTH leaders from around York- youth ministry.” engage youth in the life of the par- centuries ago, the community has funds needed for rebuilding. Such Credit Valley gathered at St. John, An important part of the sum- ish and stressed the importance of been striving for full inclusion, vision and outreach galvanized the Dixie on Oct. 5 for the second an- mits is sharing resources, she says. relationship-building and meet- including as participants in the group, providing an opportunity nual youth leaders summit. About Many churches offer some funds to ing youth where they are. Jenni leadership and decision-making to discuss progress made so far in 35 people turned out, building on their youth leaders for continuing King-Feheley from Parkdale West of the Church, while remaining fuller participation and representa- momentum from last year’s sum- education, books and conferences. Toronto offered reflections on how committed to active involvement tion within the Church. There was mit, and some curious leaders from Ms. McIntosh brought several of to authentically listen and respond in Church life. a sentiment in these discussions outside York-Credit Valley attended her favourite resources, including to the needs of one’s community Our Church exists in a time when that more work was needed, and as well. her top two recommendations: and how to create new ways to secular public discourse offers a Black Anglicans of Canada (Bl.A.C.) Alexandra McIntosh, the youth Faith Formation in a Secular Age give young people experiences of commitment to cultural sensitiv- was formed. ministry coordinator for the area, by Andrew Root, and Rebooted God. Lastly, Bridget Poole from the ity, inclusion, reconciliation and This new organization builds offers these events as a chance to by Tim Gough. “These are two Mississauga Deanery, who wasn’t postcolonial thought. The Church is on previous work by serving the empower and equip youth leaders short, affordable texts that would able to attend in person, offered an active participant and contribu- needs of Black members of the to be confident agents of change in strengthen any youth worker’s practical tips on how to involve par- tor to this discourse. Its work on Anglican Church as they continue their ministry contexts. “Youth min- ministry,” she adds. ents in youth ministry and create reconciliation with our Indigenous their Christian journeys, and by istry is so often separated from the The summit heard presentations intergenerational programming. siblings is one example. enabling opportunities at all levels life of the parish, relegated to the from youth leaders engaged in Bishop also at- Over the years, Black Anglicans within the Church. Bl.A.C. will focus basement and under-resourced,” innovative programming in each tended, giving attendees a chance have discussed formally and infor- on deepening an understanding she says. “There are also few op- deanery. Sarah Layman from the to ask questions about how to walk mally their participation in Church of historical and current issues portunities for youth leaders to North Peel Deanery discussed what alongside youth as they personally life. The community’s yearnings be- Black Anglicans continue to face. network and learn from each other it was like to lead youth minis- and corporately deal with the diffi- came especially focused following It will work to respond effectively in the same ways clergy can. When tries in two different churches, culties the Church is going through. the release of the Rev. Dr. Romney to community needs and concerns. youth leaders gather and hear from and how to build holistic goals for “Everyone learned a great deal by Moseley’s report No Longer Stran- The organization will also serve each other, they get a chance to the groups. James Noronha from listening to what others had to say, gers (1992). The report strongly as a hub that encourages churches create valuable networks and learn the Etobicoke-Humber Deanery and left with a stronger network and encouraged the Anglican Church to develop and embrace Afro-Angli- how to imagine new ways of doing discussed how to meaningfully community,” says Ms. McIntosh. of Canada “to actively promote an can liturgy, music, drama, cultural identity which is culturally diverse practices and spoken word inside and inclusive at national, diocesan, and outside of worship services. 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WEST INDIES NIGHT Guests enjoy the 33rd annual Bishops Basil Tonks and Fundraising Dinner at St. Andrew, Scarborough on Nov. 2. The dinner, hosted by the Canadian Friends to West Indian Christians, raises money for Anglican churches and ministries in the Caribbean. Clockwise from above: Bishop Andrew Asbil is joined by Elsa Jones, the evening’s MC, and Arthur Downes; guests enjoy Bishop Asbil’s speech, which he began by singing the first two verses of ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’; the Rev. Canon Derek Stapleton speaks about the Rev. Canon Bill Kibblewhite; Panist Zarina Adams entertains guests; delicious food of the Caribbean is as popular as ever. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

A Special Lively guests gathered at the 58th Annual Bishop’s Company Dinner held on October 18, 2019 at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel.

Tribute The evening honoured the memory of The Reverend Dr. Margaret Fleck with THANK a special tribute. YOU! Photography by Michael Hudson. 4 TheAnglican December 2019 4 TheAnglican OUTREACH COMMENT CONFERENCE June 2017 JusticeOur Faith-Our is church Hope work:is changing speaker lives Workshops TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- ARCHBISHOP’S DIARY goals to meet parish capital needs and did The Anglican is published under ter from the Bishop of spectacularly well. Taking that into account, the authority of the Bishop of Toronto cover rangeToronto to the clergy and BY ARCHBISHOP at least $50 million in new funds has been and the Incorporated Synod of the Ilaity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular The Anglican are not necessarily those of of issuesproposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. the editor or the publisher. ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor BY MURRAY MacADAM vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new Address all editorial material to: diocese by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in THE “radical, revolutionary” mes- The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’s name. More than that, though, it has sage of Jesus can sustain us when 135 Adelaide Street East habitants to devote a small portion of what personnel across the country. It only became helped build relationships between people, al- Toronto, Ontario M5C 1L8 the signs of the times can cause us God has bestowed upon them to promote so possible because of an initial endowment of lowed people to share personal stories, iden- Tel: (416) 363-6021, ext. 247 to lose hope, said Thea Prescod, the great a work.” $500,000 from OFOH. tified and trained new leaders, built up confi- Toll free: 1-800-668-8932 keynoteThat letter speaker came at from the diocese’sJohn Strachan, the Another $500,000 grant from OFOH to the dence, and assisted people to articulate and Fax: (416) 363-7678 annualfirst Bishop Outreach of Toronto, Conference, in January held 1854! Primate’s World Relief and Development share their faith. E-mail: [email protected] Oct.The 19 Our at Havergal Faith-Our College Hope: Re-imaginein To- Fund (PWRDF) supports new work in mater- I have been changed by the experience. I Circulation: For all circulation inquiries, ronto.Church More campaign than began100 Anglicans with an idea I first nal and child health in the developing world am more confident in speaking clearly about including address changes, new fromproposed across to Synodthe diocese a decade attended ago. As it gradu- and midwifery services in remote northern my faith and my commitment to it. I have dis- the event, which featured a range of subscriptions and cancellations, ally took shape, we determined that it would communities in Canada. Ours is the largest covered a new capacity to give generously. I call the Circulation Department at workshopsbe a cooperative and an program opening shared prayer between the single gift any diocese has ever given to have met the most amazing Anglicans, heard by Bishop Andrew Asbil. (416) 924-9199, ext. 259/245, or email diocese and parishes that responded to the PWRDF in its 50+ year history. Because of their stories and been moved by their faith- [email protected]. Ms. Prescod, a street nurse and generosity of God’s many gifts to us to en- matching federal government grants, that fulness. I have rejoiced in the creativity and You can also make changes online: member of Toronto’s Sanctuary Angela Elzinga-Chen and the Rev. gage God’s mission. We identified theDr. goals Stephen of giftDrakeford created a(at value right) of over $2.5 million. Safe boldness of vision of people and parishes visit www.anglicanjournal.com community,Strengthening confessed Local Parishes, that when Building the deliveries and proper health care are now (and yes, to be honest, occasionally disap- and click Subscription Centre. she learned the theme of the con- lead a workshop on building parish Church for Tomorrow, Revitalizing Ourresilience In- throughavailable eco-partnerships because of your generosity. pointed by a few). I think our church is in a ferenceheritance was and “Church Giving toas Others. a Centre Parishes around the diocese have been different place because of Our Faith-Our Annie Fenn: Advertising of Resistance and Hope,” she was at the diocese’s annual outreach The Canadian North has many clergyconference. and madeAt right physically is keynote accessible, youth work is be- Hope. We have begun to re-imagine church. Address all advertising material to: temptedlay catechists to withdraw in charge as of keynote parishes who work speaker Theaing Prescod. funded, leadersPHOTOS areBY being trained, pio- I am profoundly grateful to you and the Fenn Company Inc. speakerwithout a since stipend. she Many experienced are isolated in com- MICHAEL HUDSONneering ministries in new contexts have been many people like you who have made and are P.O. Box 1060 Christmunities in that this face way, traumatic but not pastoral the issues planed and an amazing array of creative proj- making a difference in our world because of King City, Ontario L7B 1B1 Church.including, “Christ unfortunately, has been my the source accumulated affordable housingects have project been through undertaken locally because of your faith in Jesus Christ. And I am especial- Tel: 905-833-6200, ext. 22 ofpain resistance of dealing and with hope,” multiple she said.suicides. an The organizationOur they Faith-Our founded Hope called – not just because of the ly grateful to the lay leaders and clergy in Toll free: 1-800-209-4810 DioceseYet upon of Toronto reflection, made she arealized grant of $500,000Communityfinancial Housing resources Northum now- available, but also our diocese who took the initiative and rose Fax: (905) 833-2116 thatfrom “justice Our Faith-Our work is Hope real (OFOH)Church to fundberland. a Nowbecause the group of a reinvigoration has set of imagination to it so graciously. 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Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 ginalizedhave participated people is from extremely half a chal dozen- dioceses.The key todid success, not formally said Ms. join Sin -the OFOH project be- it be the last – the work of the Church is not million Anglicans in 64,000 lenging.Grants ranged Eighteen from people $500 to helped $100,000. Thenott, Dio- has beencause to theykeep were pushing already in the midst of sub- over. Let us continue onwards in faith and in congregations in 164 countries. bycese Sanctuary of the Arctic, have for died instance, this year, brought despite peo- setbacksstantial along funding the efforts.way. Othersindustry’s added environmental to their hope. impact, workshop called Turning Tables: Archbishop of Canterbury: including a friend of Ms. Prescod “You have to have faith. It’s all about resulting from a new parishioner’s Anger, Injustice and Solidarity. The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, who was murdered only three days finding connections, about talking fashion industry experience. “We Participants discussed the black- Lambeth Palace, before the conference. Yet she has and partnerships.” Prayer support are rich in resources,” said work- face incident with Prime Minister London, England SE1 7JU. also seen people who had stopped is important as well. St George, shop leader Grant Jahnke. Justin Trudeau, and a powerful breathing after drug overdoses Grafton has a circle of prayer whose The Rev. Christian Harvey, article called “Why I hate being a In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members come back to life. “I experienced members pray each week for the deacon at St. John the Evange- black man.” Author Orville Douglas Lazarus,” she said. needs of the community. list, Peterborough and founder of noted, “There is so much negativ- in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and north to the She says she couldbroad not haveinviting smile,Three conference workshops Warming Room Communityand engagingMin- ity with and persons criminal on suspicion the street associ cor- - BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. survived 17 years of workfirm among handshake dealt and with environmental concerns. istries in that city, told a workshopner or drop-in ated centre with as beinghe was a with black persons male in marginalized people withoutthe word prayer “welcome” A workshop on how to respondBY BISHOP to PETERon homelessnessFENTY how servingwe need in publicToronto.” office. 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I was privileged and honoured to have to challenging matters facing the Church. His the importance of ecumenical relationships. had the opportunity to know him as my bish- Trent-Durham: was a calming voice and a non-anxious pres- One of the qualities I admired about Terry op, mentor and friend. The Church has been The Rt. Rev. Thanksence. He offered strong to episcopal God leadership for thewas his gift willingness of to makesalvation time for people. blessed to have had him as a faithful bishop. in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself available to clergy and laity He will be missed and leaves a legacy of ex- York-Scarborough: Continued from Page 1 The Rt. Rev. was a model of deep faith and prayerfulI also hope that whowe neededanything to meet in with return. him. I was oftenwith us, howemplary much leadership, they andhumility, others, compassion may we be and re- thoughtfulness,My hope this Christand was- genuinelywould concerned show and expressasked to joinWhile him in tributes meetings to with others,are loved profoundand cherished. faith. We areminded grateful that to we his are family called York-Simcoe: masabout season the well-being is that we of the clergygratitude and laity to those whomand it wasloved evident ones that and he friends always at listened In in- this seasonfor having of love, shared himto withlove Godthe Church and neigh and- The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give would be intentional in we can so easily take for retirement functions and peace, joy, hope and bour, as we love ourselves. The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. 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Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca December 2019 BISHOP’S COMPANY DINNER TheAnglican 5 Dinner raises funds Bishop sparks annual event

BY STUART MANN

GUESTS at the 58th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner enjoyed food, friendship, speeches – and an im- pressive display of fire eating by Bishop Andrew Asbil. The diocese’s annual fundraiser, held Oct. 18 at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, was attended by 375 people and raised $135,000. The funds will help clergy and their families in need and provide scholarships for Bishop Andrew Asbil gets ready to perform fire eating at the Bishop’s Company Dinner. Photos by Michael Hudson theological students. Among the guests were the diocese’s suffragan bishops – Pe- ter Fenty, Riscylla Shaw, Kevin Robertson, Jenny Andison – and several retired bishops, including Michael Bedford-Jones, Ann Tot- tenham, George Elliott and . The master of ceremonies was Stephen Vail, the rector of St. James Cathedral and Dean of Toronto. The dinner’s presenting sponsor was Jim Fleck and his family in memory of the Rev. Dr. Margaret Fleck, a priest of the diocese who passed away last January. Mr. Fleck spoke about his life with Margaret and how she touched the lives of many people, as a pastor and friend. Dr. Fleck served at Holy Trinity, Thornhill, St. Peter and St. Simon- Guests enjoy each other’s company. Jim Fleck speaks about his wife, the Rev. Dr. Margaret Fleck. the-Apostle, St. Luke, Church of the Annunciation, St. Paul, L’Amoreaux agonally, on a little bit of an angle, and St. Augustine of Canterbury. coming in and going out,” he said. Guests watched a short video of “I didn’t really understand what a parishioners at St. Augustine recall- bishop did until my father became ing Dr. Fleck’s warmth, compassion one, and then I watched him age 10 and openness. years in three, and what it meant Bishop Robertson, who first met to carry the mantle of leadership, Dr. Fleck in 1982 when she was a and how hard it is to wander and curate at Holy Trinity, Thornhill, chase after the one lost sheep, or described the Flecks as “exceeding- the two lost sheep, or wonder if ly generous” in their philanthropy, we’re somehow all lost sheep.” supporting the arts and education, He expressed gratitude for all the health care, and the advancement bishops he has known, including of religion and public policy. “They the late Archbishop Terence Finlay, gave leadership (in the Church) in Archbishop Colin Johnson, the often quiet and unassuming ways, retired bishops of the Diocese of not only in their home parish of Toronto and the current suffragan St. Augustine of Canterbury, but bishops. across the diocese and the wider He thanked the Bishop’s Com- Church,” he said. He thanked Mr. pany and the generosity of its mem- Fleck “for a lifetime of generosity bers, saying that their support over and commitment to the Church in the years has helped the bishops our diocese, and for your example of the diocese in many ways. “It of faithful discipleship in the name is important for you to know that Jill and Mike Daley of Church of the Redeemer, Bloor St., perform at the dinner. of Jesus Christ.” when a family is in crisis and needs In his keynote address, Bishop a hand, to be able to offer a tangible love – the love of God – that weaves women who have done their very Elijah, “to face the earthquakes and Asbil spoke about his upbringing gift to support and uphold them each one of us together and helps best in their lifetimes to stand in the fire, the wind and the cracking as a “preacher’s kid” and the role is one of the greatest gifts that us to breathe together in unison the face of change and uncertainty, stones, and to be perfectly still, and that bishops played in his early life. you have been able to give to us,” as a people created on this earth.” knowing they could stand on the to know the time for us to move His father, , served as he said. He spoke about the “great com- shoulders of others in faith and together.” a priest in the dioceses of Niagara, He said he is deeply grateful for pany of the saints in light” that always have courage in uncharted He closed by “showing, not say- Ottawa and Montreal before becom- the life of the Church, for “the un- greet Anglicans in church each waters that at times are precari- ing” and then lit two small torches, ing Bishop of Niagara in the 1990s. dertone and narrative that weaves Sunday – people such as John the ous.” extinguishing them with his hands “For the longest time, bishops bishops, clergy, rectories, chancels, Baptist, Mary Magdalene, Mary, He said Anglicans in this genera- and mouth. The astonished and came in and out of our lives, moving sacraments, hymn book and prayer Martha, Ruth, Thomas, Paul, Peter tion, like their ancestors in the faith, delighted guests gave him a long like bishops on a chessboard – di- book together. It is the narrative of and Elizabeth – “ordinary men and are called to stand like the prophet round of applause. 6 TheAnglican NEWS December 2019 Who’s on your Christmas card list?

veryone loves to THE STEWARD raising that says if a donor hasn’t given celebrate the birth of Jesus. I think we can receive a letter. Even in the last three years, they may as well take for granted that people know that ser- at a time when fewer By Peter Misiaszek be considered brand new – as if they had vices are offered at Christmas time. Con- Epeople send letters, never connected with us before. A compet- sider how it might be received, however, if and email and text are the ing viewpoint is that all donors – even the everyone on our list – even those we have preferred vehicles of com- year via newsletters, email and invitations ones that are dated – should be retained. I lost contact with – received an invitation munication, receiving a let- to events. But how often is our com- am more inclined to embrace the latter, not to celebrate in this joyous event. It might ter – especially a personal munication limited to regular attendees only because they are people who know even open the door to renewed friendships, one – is always appreciated. or donors? If we dig a little deeper into us and thought enough of us at one time connections and church participation. When you look at your Christmas card our membership rolls, we can find many to donate, but it is more in line with our In fundraising parlance, “if you don’t list, who do you usually include? We often people who don’t fall into the “regulars” Christian attitude that all are welcome and ask, you don’t get.” So many have fallen think of people we haven’t seen in some category, including shut-ins, infrequent none are forsaken, even when they have away and simply stopped coming. Some time – those who are hundreds of miles attenders, those who have moved or fallen fallen away. Think of the prodigal son or will never return. But some want to come away or across the ocean in a far-off land. away, seniors, singles, families that partici- the lost sheep as examples in scripture. back and are looking for an opening. Let’s These people tend to be at the top of our pated in sacramental preparation, and so The stewardship office is applying these personally invite them. family’s list. on. The list of “others” can be lengthy. principles to our Advent mailings this I don’t believe it is enough for a church to It would never occur to anyone by look- It’s the “others” that I am most inter- year. We are reconnecting with, and invit- simply be present. Just because it’s Christ- ing at, or trying to pronounce, my surname ested in connecting with. In our diocese’s ing, donors who have fallen off the radar mas and our church has a big sign on it with that I would include Wales as part of my donor database, we have a record of more screen in recent years. That means we are service times, that’s not enough to incline family heritage, but it is indeed the case. than 30,000 individuals, stretching back to inviting friends who may have given to the many to grace our doors; they need more of My mother was born and raised in north the 1990s. Often, we use language like “re- Bishop’s Company or FaithWorks some a prompting. How about a personal invita- Wales and immigrated to Canada in 1964. newals” or “lapsed” to organize our mail- five to seven years back who we’ve lost tion? Now that’s a big deal. Everyone loves As a result, I have an extended family ing list; these tend to be the people that we contact with, or they may have forgotten to to get a letter. Why not personally invite some five time zones away. Though we are focus our attention on retaining or increas- include us in their annual giving to charity. everyone to experience Jesus’ birthday party in regular contact through Facebook, I still ing their gift amount. But the “others” This pattern can be applied to our this year? And do it up fancy – for some, it’s make a habit of sending a card and a pho- – the people who are part of the myriad of parishes as well. With Christmas just a few the most anticipated day of the year. tograph of our children every Christmas. connections that we have acquired over weeks away, perhaps we should consider Many churches in our diocese stay con- the years – shouldn’t be neglected. inviting everyone on our membership Peter Misiaszek is the diocese’s director of nected with parishioners throughout the There is a school of thought in fund- lists and the immediate neighbourhood to Stewardship Development. Church to provide emergency shelter in York Region

HOLY Trinity, Thornhill is taking seriously its commitment to stand in solidarity with those living in poverty. In a special meeting on Oct. 20, its vestry voted to author- ize the use of the church’s facilities to host a pilot emergency shelter project with Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold on eight Friday th evenings from the end of Novem- 40 ANNIVERSARY ber to January. This follows from Bishop Jenny Andison is joined by Holy Family, Heart Lake’s current and past incumbents, including Archbishop Gregory the 2019 social justice vestry mo- Kerr-Wilson of Calgary (third from right), and church members at the Brampton church’s 40th anniversary celebrations tion, through which Holy Trinity’s on Oct. 27. After the service, about 240 people gathered for a celebratory luncheon. Holy Family, Heart Lake is one of the vestry resolved to support those most diverse churches in the diocese, with members from more than a dozen countries, annually celebrating South Asian living in poverty through prayer, Heritage Month and Black History Month. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLY FAMILY, HEART LAKE outreach and advocacy. The emergency shelter is a scaled-down version of full-service To help people with complex shelters offered deeper into the mental health challenges get winter. The parish will provide the Unwavering SUPPORT space and the volunteers to make back on their feet, recover the emergency shelter possible. dignity, leave homelessness Mosaic Interfaith will provide the and behind, it only takes two things: mattresses, blankets, security and HOPE unwavering support and hope. transportation for guests, as well LOFT offers the as the funds. This opportunity came to the Unwavering Support. parish because of provincial fund- You provide the Hope. ing cuts that have negatively af- fected the work of Mosaic Inter- faith. The organization needed Please include more shelter nights to secure a Rehana Sunar LOFT in your Will. certain level of funding. Rehana Sunar, executive director for Mo- For more information, or to saic-York Region, described the north end of the region, while receive a free estate planning problem for the parish at a town the majority of the population is brochure, contact Mona Lee-Tam hall meeting in held in the spring. in the south. at 416-979-1994 x2027 or Poverty and homelessness have The committee at Holy Trinity [email protected]. been increasing in York Region. responsible for overseeing the pilot It’s estimated that more than 2,800 will report to the annual vestry LOFT Community Services people are in shelters in the region, meeting in 2020 when, depending 15 Toronto Street, 9th Floor yet there is a limited number of on the results, the vestry may be Toronto, ON M5C 2E3 permanent shelters. This situation asked to decide whether to host www.loftcs.org is exacerbated by the fact that the the program on a more permanent majority of shelters are in the basis in the future. December 2019 AnglicanClassifieds 7

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REAL ESTATE CHURCH WINDOWS COUNSELLING Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Food Bank. Refresh- LOOKING ments following in the church hall. Award-winning DAVID A.S. WRIGHT DEC. 14 - “Voices Chamber Choir real estate in Toronto Christmas Rose,” with organist for over 25 years B.A. M.Div. Registered John Stephenson, conductor Ron AHEAD Ka Ming Cheung, featuring Benja- Carolyn Psychotherapist min Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols To submit items for Looking and music by others, 8 p.m., St. McIntire Smyth • Pastoral Counsellor Ahead, email editor@toronto. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake anglican.ca. The deadline for the Ave., Toronto. Tickets $20 for adults Sales Representative • Individual / Couple January issue is Dec. 2. Parishes and $15 students and seniors. Chestnut Park Real Estate can also promote their events on DEC. 15-25 - Advent and Christmas Limited, Brokerage Psychotherapy • Psychoanalysis the diocese’s website Calendar at services, including nativity play, Helping Sellers obtain www.toronto.anglican.ca. St. Olave, 360 Windermere Ave., the best prices for • Supervision / Toronto. For more information, their homes. Consultation visit www.stolaves.ca. DEC. 15 - Christmas lessons and 416.925.9191 Music & Worship carols with the choristers of St. I look forward to hearing 204 St. George Street Toronto, Ontario M5R 2N5 NOV. 27 - Evensong on Wednesdays at Peter, Erindale, 7 p.m. at the church, from you. 5:15 p.m. at Trinity College Chapel, 3041 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga. Tel. 416-960-6486 6 Hoskin Ave., Toronto. A medita- DEC. 22 - Service of Lessons and Car- tive service in the beauty of Trinity ols, 10:30 a.m., St. Paul the Apostle, College Chapel, featuring some of Rexdale, 2182 Kipling Ave., Toronto. Pastoral Counsellor the most beautiful music written DEC. 22 - Bach Vespers, 7 p.m., IN MOTION Committee in Formation for the church. Church of the Redeemer, Bloor (not yet receiving names): Registered DEC. 1 - Advent lessons and carols Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. Appointments • Parish of Lakefield with the choristers of St. Peter, • The Very Rev. James Merrett, • All Saints, Whitby Psychotherapist Erindale, 11 a.m. at the church, Interim Associate Priest, Par- • Trinity, Streetsville 3041 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga. Sales ish of Fenelon Falls, Nov. 1. • Epiphany and St. Mark, DEC. 1 - “Christmas Lights,” Choral • The Rev. Pamela Lucas, Hon- Parkdale Evensong for Advent Sunday with NOV. 30 - Christmas Market, 10 a.m. orary Assistant, St. Augustine • St. Thomas, Huron Street Voices Chamber Choir, 4 p.m., fol- to 4 p.m., St. Peter and St. Simon, of Canterbury, Toronto, Nov. 3. • Trinity-St. Paul, Port Credit lowed by Christmas Tea. At 5 p.m., 525 Bloor St. E., Toronto. Crafts, • The Rev. Canon James Wool- St. Olave’s Arts Guild presents light baking, café, children’s area, music. ley, Interim Priest-in-Charge, Second Phase - Parish Selection Susan E. Haig music and light entertainment, NOV. 30 - Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. St. Elizabeth, Mississauga, Committee (receiving names via LL.B., M.Div. including drama, poetry, music to 2 p.m., St. David, 49 Donlands Jan. 1. Area Bishop): and songs. All at St. Olave, 360 Ave., Toronto. • Christ Church, Stouffville Windermere Ave., Toronto. NOV. 30 - Christmas bazaar with • Parish of Fenelon Falls 110 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 303D DEC. 1 - Advent carol service, 7 p.m., stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, Area Bishop’s Direct • Church of the Incarnation, Toronto, ON M4R 1A3 Church of the Redeemer, Bloor baked goods, lunch room and more, Appointment Process Toronto Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church of the • St. Hilda, Fairbank • St. Christopher, Richmond Hill 416.605.3588 DEC. 4 & 18 - Organix Kingsway Organ Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry. • St. Elizabeth, Mississauga (Associate Priest) Recital Series, 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 DEC. 7 - Holly Berry Fair, with tea • Church of the Evangelists, • St. Martin, Bay Ridges p.m., All Saints, Kingsway, 2850 room, crafts, knitted goods, Santa New Tecumseth • St. Margaret in-the-Pines, Thomas, Huron Street on Nov. Bloor St. W., Etobicoke. Recitals Claus and more, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., • St. Paul, Newmarket Toronto 24. He will be taking up a new Dec. 4 & 18. Admission is free but a St. Luke, 904 Coxwell Ave., Toronto. • St. Mary and St. Martha, ministry appointment in the free-will offering will be accepted. Toronto Conclusions . DEC. 7 - “Healey Willan Singers Fol- • The Rev. Richard Dentinger low the Star,” with organist John Workshops & Gatherings Vacant Incumbencies has concluded his role as Retirement Stephenson, conductor Ron Ka Clergy from outside the diocese Director of Human Resources. • The Rev. Dr. Stephen Drake- Ming Cheung and Christmas music DEC. 1 - 7th Annual Celtic Family with the permission of their He remains a priest in good ford’s last Sunday at Epiphany by John Rutter and Bob Chilcott, Christmas featuring Sandy Mac- bishop may apply through the standing in the Diocese of and St. Mark, Parkdale will be 8 p.m., St. Olave, 360 Windermere Intyre at the Port Credit Legion, Diocesan Executive Assistant, Toronto. Dec. 22. Ave., Toronto. Tickets $20 for adults 35 Front St., N., 2-4 p.m. Tickets Mrs. Mary Conliffe. • The Rev. Mark Andrews and $15 students and seniors. are $20 for adults and $10 for chil- First Phase - Parish Selection concluded his ministry at St. DEC. 8 - Sing and ring in the Christ- dren under 10. The event also has mas season with a family concert a silent auction, shortbread and featuring handbell ringers, band more. Tickets can be purchased and choir, 3-4 p.m., St. John, York by calling Trinity-St. Paul, Port Mills, 19 Don Ridge Dr., Toronto. Credit at 905-278-1992. DEC. 8 - Advent carol service, 7:30 DEC. 6-22 - The Christmas Story, p.m., St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 a Toronto tradition since 1938, Glenlake Ave., Toronto. featuring professional musicians DEC. 8 - Community Carol Sing, and a volunteer cast presenting 7:30 p.m., St. Dunstan of Canter- an hour-long nativity pageant, bury, 56 Lawson Rd., Scarborough, Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square, featuring the church’s junior and Toronto (on the west side of the senior choirs along with several Eaton Centre). Dates are Dec. 6-8, instrumentalists. Admission is 13-15, 20-22. Suggested donation: free. There will be a free-will of- $25 adults; $5 children. Visit www. fering at the end of the program thechristmasstory.ca to reserve or with all proceeds donated to the call 416-598-4521, ext. 301.

Your friends at The Anglican wish you a blessed Advent & Christmas. BENCH STRENGTH The Rev. Samantha Caravan (far right) and Deacon Suzanne McMillan (far left) join members of All Saints, Peterborough at a bench in a park near the church. During a Blessing of Animals service in the park on Oct. 4, Ms. Caravan also blessed the bench and a table that the church had helped to pay for. A plaque on the bench thanks the church for its contributions to the park and includes a hotline to call for people in distress. The church raised money for playground equipment and provided meeting space for a local community association. The church has also purchased a garden plot in the park, providing another opportunity for parishioners to work alongside their neighbours. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALL SAINTS, PETERBOROUGH 8 TheAnglican NEWS December 2019

WINNING EFFORT An exhibit created by youth in St. John the Evangelist, Port Hope’s Vacation INSPIRING VISIT Bible School this past summer illustrates the themes ‘a caring community’ and Members of Christ Church, Campbellford and St. Christopher, Richmond Hill, gather for a photo at Christ Church on Aug. ‘caring for creation.’ The exhibit, which includes a painting of The Sower and 24. Members of St. Christopher travelled to Christ Church for the day, where they enjoyed a picnic lunch, then a service the Seed, won a prize in the Port Hope fall fair. Youth aged three to 16 worked of praise and thanksgiving in Cantonese, with members of Christ Church in attendance. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIST CHURCH, on the exhibit together. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, PORT HOPE CAMPBELLFORD

impossible to continue to Chester Basin. The three remain- and Ministry Committee. a full year. This is the second year operate as four congregations ing churches have been decon- A reception for Dean Wall was donating to the project. In 2018, with five councils, four secrated, and two have accepted held at the Hamilton cathedral the diocese raised $5,460, enough CANADA buildings, four worship teams, offers of sale. Sept. 22 and was attended by to provide medical cards to 1,092 five treasurers and so on,” “Our people are dreaming church leaders, including Arch- seniors in 20 parishes. The total for says the parish’s rector, the dreams again, imagining what bishop Fred Hiltz, former primate the 2019 giving is still being tallied. BRIEFS Rev. Michelle Cockell. “The God is calling us to do and to be of the Anglican Church of Canada, The Messenger realities of aging congregations now that we’re together,” says and Bishop of Niagara. left a smaller group to do the Ms. Cockell. Among other ideas Dean Wall was also a member of Leader presented Four congregations work of the church. People for mission, she says, the new The Three Cantors, a Canadian become one were tired just trying to keep congregation is considering reach- Anglican vocal trio. with key to the city HALIFAX - Four congregations up with the physical stuff, ing out to isolated seniors and the Niagara Anglican OTTAWA - Canon Sue Garvey, who on Nova Scotia’s South with not much left for being, working poor. recently retired from her role as Shore have merged after an and making, disciples.” The Diocesan Times Diocese helps with executive director of Cornerstone 18-month discernment process. The four congregations will now medical coverage Housing for Women – a community “Our people realized it was meet as Grace Anglican Church, in Dean of Niagara retires ministry of the Diocese of Ottawa EDMONTON - Parishes in the – was presented with the key to HAMILTON - Peter Wall, who Diocese of Edmonton are raising the city of Ottawa on Sept. 12. served as rector of Christ’s Church funds to support an initiative in Ottawa mayor Jim Watson called Cathedral and dean of Niagara their companion diocese of Buyé Canon Garvey a true leader and since 1998 and held numerous po- in Burundi. Through the “$5-5 exceptional role model for ending sitions with the Anglican Church Ways Challenge,” parishes are homelessness and expanding af- of Canada, retired on Sept. 30. raising money in support of an fordable housing in the city. The Dean Wall’s service to the Church initiative by the Buyé Mothers’ ministry also threw its inaugural over his 30-year ministry included Union, which helps seniors and Purple Tie Gala fundraiser at the membership in General Synod, the low-income families purchase a Ottawa Art Gallery on Sept. 14, Council of General Synod, and the $5 medical card that grants them raising close to $50,000. national’s church’s Faith, Worship 80 per cent medical coverage for CrossTalk

PRAYER CYCLE 6. Holy Trinity, Trinity Square 19. Christ Church, Holland Landing 7. Mission to Seafarers 20. Christ Church, Kettleby FOR DECEMBER 8. St. James Deanery 21. Christ Church, Roches Point 1. St. James Cathedral 9. Parroquia San Esteban 22. Holland Deanery 2. The Founders and Benefactors of 10. Church of the Redeemer, Bloor St. 23. Parish of Georgina the Diocese of Toronto 11. San Lorenzo Ruiz Anglican Church 24. St. James the Apostle, Sharon 3. The Anglican Foundation 12. St. Andrew by-the-Lake 25. Christmas Day 4. The Diocese of Toronto Foundation 13. St. Bartholomew 26. St. Stephen, Maple 5. All Saints, Sherbourne St. 14. St. Paul, Bloor Street 27. St. Paul, Newmarket 15. The Social Justice and Advocacy 28. St. Mary Magdalene, Schomberg Committee 29. The Members of the Order of the 16. St. Peter and St. Simon the Apostle Diocese of Toronto 17. Trinity East (Little Trinity) 30. St. George, (Clarke) Newcastle 18. All Saints, King City 31. St. George, Grafton

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